Meaning of Paragraph

What is the meaning of the word withholding in paragraph 5?

• increasing in amount

• punishing harshly

• refusing to give

• using as one's property

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

The word minimize in paragraph 6 means-

• encourage to take action

• reduce

• change on a regular basis

• settle

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of the word properties in paragraph 6?

• creators

• solutions

• qualities

• customers

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase from paragraphs 5 and 6 helps the reader understand the meaning of gawkiness in paragraph 6?

• bowed legs and long arms

• play any position

• didn't matter

• learned to appreciate

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

In paragraph 25, the word sputtered means-

• spoke in a confused way

• acted out in an amusing way

• made a polite suggestion

• moved at a slow pace

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In paragraph 9, the word weary means-

• amused

• confused

• worried

• tired

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word or words from paragraph 8 help the reader understand the meaning of the word departed?

• hope you enjoy your reward

• ignored the peasant's words

• thank you again

• good-bye

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the word remote mean in paragraph 7?

• lacking tourist attractions

• far from populated areas

• difficult to see from a distance

• familiar to a particular group of people

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In paragraph 1, the word culprit means someone who is-

• active mostly at night

• interested in hunting for treasure

• guilty of a wrongful act

• extremely annoying to live near

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which of these lines from the poem helps the reader know what the word confounded means in line 7?

• Bartholomew just wasn't about to choose

• He'd go down to breakfast (a little bit smelly)

• He'd end up with yesterday's oatmeal instead

• Each hour would bring yet another decision

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4